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Bow thruster retraction issue

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Topic: Bow thruster retraction issue

Posted By: steven G
Subject: Bow thruster retraction issue
Date Posted: 23 June 2014 at 19:33

My 545 is out of the water I have lowered the bow thruster (RMC 18560 24v)
And it won't retract ? The shear pin is fine I have taken off the worm activator mech and tested
working fine ! Any ideas?

Replies:

Posted By: Awatea
Date Posted: 24 June 2014 at 16:57

There is a up/down sensor. I had similar problems last year and expected bad new. Just required new sensor.

Cheers

John

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John

RANGATIRA 575. #82

Posted By: steven G
Date Posted: 24 June 2014 at 20:17

John thank you for your reply do you know where this sensor is located or is it in the control unit ?
Regards Steven

Posted By: Awatea
Date Posted: 25 June 2014 at 18:42

Hi Steven

I wasn't there when it was repaired. I expected an expensive repair and was pleasantly surprised.

I have a Max Power 150 VIP>

Sorry I cannot help with more info

Cheers

John

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John

RANGATIRA 575. #82

Posted By: steven G
Date Posted: 10 July 2014 at 21:22

bow thruster sorted ! Big thanks to Lewmar tech dept excellent !
Sent me a new control box next day and all the advice required
for cause very impressive service .

Posted By: panos
Date Posted: 11 July 2014 at 20:27

The bow thruster electronics are crap. Throw them away! We did!

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Panos

Hanse 630e - selling her -